BFL, week 9, day 1: lower-body

(  Lower-body workout numbers  )

More about that recent NEW X-MEN plotline

Paul O’Brien has some speculations about the surprise twist in the latest New X-Men. Don’t follow that link, or the following LJ-cut, if you don’t want #146 spoiled!

( My own thoughts, also spoilers. )

Cool praying mantis photos

Doing a bit of research on praying mantids, I found a page with some amazing photos:

Brilliantly colorful mantis, protecting her egg sack

Skeletal-looking mantis, like something from a fantasy painting

Leaf-like mantis

I’m still looking for good photos of mantid mouth-parts.